Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967)

the matter was, for every little while they would give a shout, which had an exultant ring to it.  When we arrived we were received with cheers and taunts.  I suppose we did look odd, four Seniors among a mob of Juniors and Freshman.  Along with their cheers they pointed their fingers exultingly at something on top of the telephone post nearby.  On looking up we saw two red and yellow rags (the Junior colors) suspended from the wire.

What a thing to be proud of!  We sneered in turn, but all the while plotting to get it down.  We would go off a little ways together to get them interested, whispered together and then would advance towards the pole, a long pole in hand.  This